The DSC-W100 takes brilliant pictures and offers decent functionality. It is only really let down by a weak burst mode.

An absolutely brilliant ultra zoom model that combines a 12X zoom lens with exceptional picture quality and all the usual functionality.

Performed well across a broad range of tests and is only really let down by its high ISO performance.

This camera is a good choice if you want a high resolution compact camera, combining style, size and image quality into a single package.

A slim model that makes an ideal point and shoot for people who want an all purpose camera.

The W50 is a great camera, with good performance very similar to the W30, but with a slightly larger LCD display.

The R40 is a great compact model. It doesn't offer anything really innovative, but the solid image quality combined with a wide angle lens and a larger than normal zoom make it a nice choice

The R4 is a sophisticated compact with a big zoom that performs more than adequately in most regards.

Bland styling and a small LCD display detract for an otherwise impressive package.

While the E330 is a fairy good camera in its own right you are essentially paying $500 for live review, which isn't all that great, and lower image quality.

If you desperately need an advanced model with a 12X optical zoom then maybe the H2 is for you, but the poor sharpness level and strange design mean there are probably better choices elsewhere.

If you can live without optical zoom and want a classically designed camera to remind you of the good old days, then the GR Digital might be for you. It is, however, extremely expensive.